 Youth Fishing Days - 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Smithgall Woods Conservation Area and Lodge, 61 Tsalaki Trail, Helen; children and their special "big person" can fish in one of two ponds, stocked with catfish, bass and bream; (706) 878-3087.

 Open Playtime - 10-11 a.m.; Athens-Clarke County Library, 2025 Baxter St.; provides an opportunity for children ages 1-3 and their adult caregivers to interact using a variety of toys from the Family Place collection; admittance will be on a first-come, first-serve basis; room capacity is 36 people; in the Storyroom.

 The Food Bank of Northeast Georgia's Food Giveaway - 10 a.m.- noon, Jack R. Wells Community; the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia will be giving away 10,000 pounds of food; you must fill out information giving your name, income and number in household; presented by the Hancock Community Development Corporation.

 Cherokee Way of Life - 8-9:30 p.m., Tugaloo State Park, 1763 Tugaloo State Park Road, Lavonia; listen to a short talk with Russ Bradley about Cherokee Indian history and the ways of the modern Cherokees; (706) 356-4362.

 America's Boating Course - 9 a.m.-4 p.m., June 17, the Corps of Engineers' office, U.S. Highway 29; The US Coast Guard Auxillary will offer its newest safe boating course; registration held the morning of the class; a comprehensive text and CD are provided; $30 per student; (706) 376-0096 or (864) 972-2085.